Rabbits and guinea pigs

Your rabbit or guinea pig:

can be imported only from Australia

must have been born and bred in captivity

must be identified by a microchip or tattoo.

Consider using a pet exporter

MPI recommends you contact a professional pet exporter in your pet's country to help arrange treatments, flights, permits to import, shipping crates, and other requirements. Some airlines require a pet exporter to book flights for animals because this adds assurance that all requirements will be completed at the appropriate time before departure.

Comply with import health standard requirements

You need to read and understand the import health standard (IHS) for the animal you want to bring to New Zealand. Make sure you can meet all of the requirements of the IHS, including veterinary documentation.